The Effect of Oral Care on Mucositis and Oral Mucosa According to Individual Oral Care Frequency Assessment
Status:
COMPLETED
Trial end date:
2023-07-12
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Summary
The aim of the study is to examine the effect of oral care based on individual oral care frequency assessment on mucositis and oral mucosa integrity in intensive care patients, instead of standard routine oral care practice.
The study was planned as a randomized controlled experimental study. The population of the research consists of patients hospitalized in the Internal Medicine Intensive Care Unit of Erciyes University Health Application and Research Center in Kayseri. In determining the groups, randomization was planned to be determined by lottery method, and patients were assigned to groups with odd and even bed numbers accordingly. In the study, data were collected using the Patient Information Form, Intensive Care Oral Care Frequency Assessment Scale, World Health Organization Mucositis Evaluation Form and Patient Follow-up Form.